Issue #1295

An example of FULLER'S PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL by the Pittsburg Novelty Company, Pittsburg, Kansas, patented September 18, 1887. This is the level that was featured on the 50th Anniversary poster that was produced in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary meeting of the Early American Industries Association. From the W.S. "Bill" Phillips Collection.Auction: SC10-300 Estimate: $1250.00 - $2500.00

A FANCY EBONY AND IVORY STRATTON TYPE LEVEL by Barry Weaver, Barrington, Rhode Island. This masterfully executed contemporary collectible is marked with the maker name under the level vial. It features double plumb vials, IVORY vial covers and is fully bound in IVORY. A superb example of the work of a master craftsman of contemporary collectibles in brand new condition. From the John Meneely Collection.Auction: SC10-548 Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00

A FANCY BURL WOOD BRASS BOUND STRATTON TYPE LEVEL by Barry Weaver, Barrington, Rhode Island. This masterfully executed contemporary collectible is marked with the maker name under the level vial. It features double plumb vials, IVORY vial covers and is fully bound in brass. A superb example of the work of a master craftsman of contemporary collectibles in brand new condition. From the John Meneely Collection.Auction: SC10-252 Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00

A rare SIX-INCH SIZE PLUMB AND LEVEL, No. 10, by Stratton Brothers, Greenfield, Massachusetts. This uncommon level has a most unusual inset level vial that differs from the small size Stratton levels of the more common type in not being set into the end of the level and visible through the end plate. This brass bound rosewood level is marked with the maker name and product number on the end plate. From the John Meneely Collection.Auction: SC10-374 Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00

A rare extra long PATENT CAST IRON INCLINOMETER LEVEL as patented by Patrick Clifford of Holyoke, Massachusetts on June 11, 1867. This rare level is indexed to adjust in increments of five degrees and is held in place by a steel spring and locking screw. It is in excellent condition and marked with the patent date.Auction: SC10-325 Estimate: $800.00 - $1600.00

A THIRTY-INCH LENGTH MAHOGANY LEVEL, No. 5, by L.L. Davis, Springfield, Massachusetts. This rare wood body level has an inclinometer dial offset in the body of the level. It is in top collector quality condition.Auction: SC10-125 Estimate: $600.00 - $1200.00

A complex turn-of-the-century inclinometer level produced by EDWARD HELB/RAILROAD, PENNSYLVANIA, patented July 12, 1904. These were used on railroads as often as tools made in Buffalo, New York were employed on the American Bison. One of the best examples of this technologically interesting tool that we have offered in some time. From the Eric Olson Collection.Auction: SC10-428 Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00

A "MANTEL CLOCK" INCLINOMETER LEVEL by L.L. Davis, Springfield, Massachusetts. This pristine early example is in nearly new condition, retaining some 99% of the original paint and ornamental gold striping. As good as they get. From the James Glascock Collection.Auction: SC10-764 Estimate: $600.00 - $1200.00

A PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL by the Universal Level & Tool Company, Chicago, Illinois. This level implements the August 27, 1912 U.S. Patent issued to Daniel W.L. Frank, Sr. of Chicago, Illinois. It is the first example of its type that we have seen or offered for sale.Auction: SC10-237 Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00

A PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL by the Deck Gravity Level Company, Toledo, Ohio. This fancy level was patented on February 14, 1905 by Thomas F. Deck of Toledo, Ohio. It is in nearly new condition, retaining all of its lacquer finishes on both the mahogany body and brass inclinometer.Auction: SC10-550 Estimate: $1000.00 - $2000.00

A PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL by the Bradford Union Manufacturing Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania, patented April 5, 1904. This uncommon level features a semi-circular shaped vial and a similarly shaped inclinometer dial. This patent was issued to one John Happle of the hamlet of Cleveland in Oswego County, New York. A rare inclinometer level in excellent collector quality condition.Auction: SC10-381 Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00

A classic HIGH BODY INCLINOMETER LEVEL by L.L. Davis, Springfield, Massachusetts, patented September 17, 1867. Fully 98% of the original black japan finish and most of the original gold striping remains on this Nineteenth Century classic. A wooden "keeper" case has kept this early level in top condition. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection.Auction: SC10-773 Estimate: $750.00 - $1500.00

A rare and important example of "THE EMPIRE" SPIRIT LEVEL as produced by Greene, Tweed & Company, New York, New York. This level was patented on December 7, 1886 by Edward E. Webb of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This example retains nearly all of its original paper label, which links this New York City firm to the Fitchburg level.Auction: SC10-382 Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00

A RARE PIVOT VIAL INCLINOMETER LEVEL by Frederic Kraengel, Buffalo, New York. This device, which was patented by Kraengel on November 29, 1881, is the only example of this level in this small size of which we are aware. It is marked on the end of the body with the patentee name and patent date and shows very little evidence of use.Auction: SC10-652 Estimate: $2500.00 - $5000.00

A rare TWELVE-INCH LENGTH PATENT ALUMINUM LEVEL by Davis & Cook, Watertown, New York. This level was patented on October 20, 1903 by G.L. Davis of Watertown. At the time of the production of this level, before the Hall Process for the use of electricity to refine aluminum, this material was quite scarce and correspondingly very expensive, which may account for the rarity of these levels. This is the first example in this size that we have offered for sale. There is some corrosion on the vial covers, but the level is otherwise excellent.Auction: SC10-640 Estimate: $750.00 - $1500.00

A PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL by Frederick Kraengel, Buffalo, New York. This example of Kraengel's August 17, 1880 pivoting vial level is in top collector quality condition. The level is nicely decorated with a star on the retractable vial cover, a classic American eagle on the reverse and fluted carving on the body of the tool. It is in top condition and clearly marked with the patent information.Auction: SC10-660 Estimate: $2000.00 - $4000.00

A BRASS-BOUND ROSEWOOD LEVEL, No. 98, by STANLEY. This immaculate twelve-inch size level has a dramatic swirled grain pattern to the Brazilian Rosewood. It is in nearly new condition. From the John Meneely Collection.Auction: SC10-392 Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00

A PATENT GRADUATING LEVEL, No. 32, by STANLEY. This complex device was patented on April 21, 1863 by Frederick A. Traut of New Britain, Connecticut. It retains its original green paper label inside the inclinometer dial. From the William S. "Bill" Phillips Collection.Auction: SC10-695 Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00

An example of the "HIGHT PATENT MICROMETER LEVEL" as produced by the Automatic Level Company, Toledo, Ohio, The body of this uncommon level is marked with the designation "Pat. Appl'd. for". It is in excellent collector quality condition. From the William S. "Bill" Phillips Collection.Auction: SC10-644 Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00

An example of "NESTER'S PATENT" MARKING GAUGE. This multi-purpose device was patented by John Nester, Portland, Oregon on December 31, 1867. It incorporates the functions of a level, marking gauge and clapboard marking gauge into a single device. From the William S. "Bill" Phillips Collection.Auction: SC10-263 Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00

An early CAST IRON RABBET PLANE similar in form to those produced by the Boston Metallic Plane Company. There is a countersunk hole in the front to accommodate a knob, but no knob is present.Auction: SC10-254 Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00

Stanley's "Type 11" bench plane was the first to incorporate the frog adjustment feature in Edmund Schade's April 19, 1910 patent. Woodworker's eagerly seek out these planes as they possess both the higher level of technology embodied in the later patents and the elegance of design that characterized early Stanley bench planes.Price: $95.00

An EARLY PATENT 16" SCREW ADJUST PIPE WRENCH as patented by George B. Phillips, Albany, New York, on May 3, 1859. This wrench is shown in the Schulz book as No. 614.Auction: SL10-351 Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00

A FULL BOX OF 1 5/8" WIDTH CUTTING IRONS by STANLEY. These planes will fit a No. 2, 2 C, 602 or 602 C plane. All are in new condition in their original box. All are marked with the ca. 1930's "Sweetheart" trademark.Auction: SC10-691 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

A rare METAL SMITH'S SWAGE BLOCK having many sizes and shapes. This uncommon benchtop size tool is in excellent working condition. From the William S. "Bill" Phillips Collection.Auction: SC10-174 Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00

A MAHOGANY BODY SPIRIT LEVEL having cast brass tips by Sherry & Byram, Sag Harbor, New York. The level is also marked with the designation "Spiral Spring". The Sherry & Byram Clock Works of Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York were makers of large institutional clocks, including the clock in City Hall in New York City. This interesting level is marked with the imprint of its original owner, one "E.P.J. Freeman".Auction: SC10-140 Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00

A rare OVAL SCRIBING MARKING GAUGE, No. 225, by the Goodell Pratt Company, Greenfield, Massachusetts. This scarce gauge is in new condition in its original pasteboard box, retaining some 99% of its original finishes.Auction: SC10-44 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

A TWELVE-INCH MACHINIST'S LEVEL, No. 98 ZZ, by the L.S. Starrett Company, Athol, Massachusetts. This pristine ground glass level is in top condition in its original wooden box, which has been protected by the original pasteboard box.Auction: SL10-825 Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00

A LOT OF THREE EARLY HAND TOOLS including an adjustable chamfer plane and two early rules. A Kutz shipwright's bevel and a Stanley No. 78 1/2 double arch joint rule are included.Auction: SL10-251 Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00

A ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE TRANSITIONAL PLANE by Stanley Tools. Serial numbered as No. 420 of a proposed issue of 2000, this plane is in the same condition as it was when produced for the Stanley 150th Anniversary in 1993. From the Eric Olson Collection.Auction: SC10-599 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

TWO SEVENTEENTH CENTURY WOOD CARVINGS. These carvings came from the wall of an early English pub and picture a group of men at a table and a cobbler at his bench.Auction: SL10-177 Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00

A MISCELLANEOUS HAND TOOLS OPPORTUNITY BOX LOT including planes, marking gauges, pad saw, saw set and embossing wheel. The full proceeds from the sale of this lot have been donated by a member of the Early American Industries Association for the benefit of the EAIA Endowment Fund. Please bid generously.Auction: SL10-786 Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00

A CLASSIC ENGLISH PANEL PLANE having an R. Sorby parallel iron, a cast bronze cap and a cast iron body. This well made plane is in excellent working condition.Auction: SL10-672 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00